Friday, March 18, 2011
Damon Howe "Pins" His 101st Career Win
Congratulations to Damon Howe who ended his high school wrestling career with a win March 13, 2011 at the Indiana/Illinois All-Star Dual. Damon beat Jason Huebbe of LaSalle Peru High School by a 4-3 score. Huebbe finished 3rd in the State in Illinois. This was Damon's 101st career win. Good luck to Damon next year as he pursues a college football career at Findlay University in Ohio.
Riverside Intermediate Holds Annual Spelling Bee
The annual Riverside Intermediate School 5th grade Spelling Bee was held on March 17, 2011 in the school gym. Nine students participated in the competition under the direction of Mrs. Amy Lewis, fifth grade teacher. The winner, Leah Smith, will represent the school in the county bee which will be held at Argos on Monday, May 2nd. The runner up was Autumn Wilson.The participants pictured are (L to R) Front row, Winston Carrington, Leah Smith, Jena Downs, Kaylee Hartz, (Middle) Kegan Thomas and Brenna Sullivan; (Back) Olivia Emmons, Autumn Wilson, and Emma Daniels.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Kindergarten Round-Up Set for April 7, 2011
Since non-resident students now can attend Plymouth Community School Corporation (PCSC) with no tuition, PCSC will host the annual Kindergarten Round-up on April 7, 2011 in all Plymouth Elementary Schools. Parents are invited to bring their children to Plymouth.
Resident parents should attend their specific school district round-up. Non-resident parents may attend the round-up at any of the four Plymouth Elementary Schools; however, their child may be placed at another Plymouth School to balance class size.
There will be two sessions. Parents and children need only attend one session. The 1st session is at 1:30 p.m. The 2nd session is at 6:00 p.m. Each session should last no longer than one hour.
Please bring an original copy of your child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and a social security number. The schools will make copies of the originals. For Spanish speaking Kindergartners and parents, interpreters will be available. During the hour-long Round-Up, parents will meet with administrators and fill out registration forms; children will meet with Kindergarten teachers for screening.
In order to be eligible for Round-Up this year, your child needs to be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2011.
For those unsure of which building their child will attend, please call the transportation department at 574-936-3169.
Resident parents should attend their specific school district round-up. Non-resident parents may attend the round-up at any of the four Plymouth Elementary Schools; however, their child may be placed at another Plymouth School to balance class size.
There will be two sessions. Parents and children need only attend one session. The 1st session is at 1:30 p.m. The 2nd session is at 6:00 p.m. Each session should last no longer than one hour.
Please bring an original copy of your child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and a social security number. The schools will make copies of the originals. For Spanish speaking Kindergartners and parents, interpreters will be available. During the hour-long Round-Up, parents will meet with administrators and fill out registration forms; children will meet with Kindergarten teachers for screening.
In order to be eligible for Round-Up this year, your child needs to be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2011.
For those unsure of which building their child will attend, please call the transportation department at 574-936-3169.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Weather Make-Up Day
The Board of Trustees approved the addition of June 6, 2011, as the additional student make-up day needed to meet the 180 instructional days total required by the Indiana Department of Education. The last teacher day will be June 7, 2011.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Lincoln Junior High Mix/Match Day for Riley
The Lincoln National Junior Honor Society held a Mix/Match Day for Riley. Students made a donation for the opportunity to dress up and try to win one of several gift certificates that were donated by local businesses Beef O'Brady's, Coffee Lodge and Bakery, Pizza Hut, Ponderosa, Quick's Lanes Bowling, Wings Etc and Yoder's Sports.A total of $524.15 was raised for Riley.
Listed are the winners for picture 1: 7th grade – Melanie Cooper, Gabby Garver, Karly Gruett, Emily McKenzie, and Sarah Tanner
8th grade – Tyler Baker, Bethany Boros, Haley Harrell, Ryan MacLain, and Libbie Portteus
7th Grade – Kaylie Barden, Jack Barron, Melanie Cooper, Randi Dunn, Meghan Egierski, Karly Gruett, Cylie Hartman, Bailey Hatfield, Briana Kintzel, Nicole McGriff, Emily McKenzie, Elise Patrick, Taylor Parillo, Rachel Rettig, Jamie Thomas, and Sarah Walker
8th Grade – Madison Gunderson, Mikayla Haenes, Haley Harrell, Karissa Krou, Ryan MacLain, Libbie Portteus, Cassi Quissell, Libby Read, Kylee Rippy, McKenzie Schuler, and Jenna Wood
Monday, March 14, 2011
Riverside 6th Grade Girls Bring Home A Trophy
The Riverside Girls "B" team won the Tippecanoe Valley tournament on Saturday March 12. In game one of the tournament, the Lady Rockets defeated Culver 40 to 4. In the championship game, they beat Whitko 25 to 23. The tournament wins pushed the Rockets overall record to 9 and 0.
From row: Mackenzie Derifield, Lexie Stein, Cassie McPherron, Destiny Schoff, Madison Steven
Back row: Victoria Leazenby, Amber Blissmer, Adrianna Lowry, Mikaela Jernstrom, Rachel Hilty
From row: Mackenzie Derifield, Lexie Stein, Cassie McPherron, Destiny Schoff, Madison Steven
Back row: Victoria Leazenby, Amber Blissmer, Adrianna Lowry, Mikaela Jernstrom, Rachel Hilty
PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL FFA- Successful at District Leadership Contests
Friday, March 11, 2011 was a night the Plymouth FFA will not soon forget. The FFA chapter competed in multiple career development events against other schools in the District II Leadership Convention. Plymouth FFA won their rights to compete at the State FFA Convention this June at Purdue University. Chapter advisor, Kelli Hoffman took twelve students to the district leadership convention.
Senior Katelynn Penny represented the chapter with her food science demonstration and in the leadership ambassador contest; Makayla Fox competed in the Creed speaking contest and freshman extemporaneous public speaking contest; Bobbie Stiles & Amber White placed 3rd with their plant and soil science demonstration; Makayla DePoy placed 4th in the essay contest and 2nd in the freshman prepared public speaking contest; Sarah Lindvall won the novice plant and soil science demonstration with her demonstration on “plant root growth.” Junior, Hunter Sharp won the job interview contest, qualifying for state competition in June, and placed 4th in the extemporaneous public speaking contest. The quiz bowl team consisting of: Trent Pletcher, Tucker Pletcher, Julia Lipply, and Guy Gainer placed 2nd. The talent group consisting of: Makayla Fox, Katelynn Penny, Tucker Pletcher, Karl Faulstich, and Sarah Lindvall took 3rd.
FFA member Hunter Sharp will be representing the chapter in the Job Interview contest. If she wins state, she will move on to the National Competition held in October. Senior, Katelynn Penny will be receiving her State Hoosier Degree at State Convention in June as well. If Katelynn chooses to do so, she may go on to earn her American FFA degree in the fall of 2012. The American FFA Degree is the highest award the National FFA Organization may bestow to members.
The 2011 PHS FFA Parliamentary Procedure team will also be advancing on in competition this year. They will compete in the Sectional competition on April 18 after earning 2nd at the District II contest. Team members include: Chairmen:Trent Pletcher; Vice President: Hunter Sharp; Secretary: Julia Lipply; Sentinel: Guy Gainer, Student Advisor: Kayla Arriaga; Treasurer: Katelynn Penny; Reporter: Amber White; Floor Members: Tucker Pletcher, Makayla Fox, Makayla DePoy, Sarah Lindvall
“I am so proud of these students,” says Hoffman. “I told them it did not matter where we placed in competition. I simply ask they do their very best...and every one of the kids did exactly what I asked...they went above and beyond and did their best!” Hoffman said she is excited about the possibility of taking students to State FFA Convention at Purdue University this summer.
PHS FFA is also working to earn $1,500 FREE MONEY by competing in a contest called “Chapter Challenge.” To help Plymouth FFA make it into the top 10 in Indiana and win $1,500, simply get online and vote for Plymouth High School FFA at: http://www.ffachapterchallenge.com/ Once on the website, click on “Register and vote as a farmer.” You will be prompted from that point forward. Be sure to vote before May 1, 2011. You may also access the voting page and follow PHS FFA at: http://plymouth-in-ffa-chapter.webs.com/
Senior Katelynn Penny represented the chapter with her food science demonstration and in the leadership ambassador contest; Makayla Fox competed in the Creed speaking contest and freshman extemporaneous public speaking contest; Bobbie Stiles & Amber White placed 3rd with their plant and soil science demonstration; Makayla DePoy placed 4th in the essay contest and 2nd in the freshman prepared public speaking contest; Sarah Lindvall won the novice plant and soil science demonstration with her demonstration on “plant root growth.” Junior, Hunter Sharp won the job interview contest, qualifying for state competition in June, and placed 4th in the extemporaneous public speaking contest. The quiz bowl team consisting of: Trent Pletcher, Tucker Pletcher, Julia Lipply, and Guy Gainer placed 2nd. The talent group consisting of: Makayla Fox, Katelynn Penny, Tucker Pletcher, Karl Faulstich, and Sarah Lindvall took 3rd.
FFA member Hunter Sharp will be representing the chapter in the Job Interview contest. If she wins state, she will move on to the National Competition held in October. Senior, Katelynn Penny will be receiving her State Hoosier Degree at State Convention in June as well. If Katelynn chooses to do so, she may go on to earn her American FFA degree in the fall of 2012. The American FFA Degree is the highest award the National FFA Organization may bestow to members.
The 2011 PHS FFA Parliamentary Procedure team will also be advancing on in competition this year. They will compete in the Sectional competition on April 18 after earning 2nd at the District II contest. Team members include: Chairmen:Trent Pletcher; Vice President: Hunter Sharp; Secretary: Julia Lipply; Sentinel: Guy Gainer, Student Advisor: Kayla Arriaga; Treasurer: Katelynn Penny; Reporter: Amber White; Floor Members: Tucker Pletcher, Makayla Fox, Makayla DePoy, Sarah Lindvall
“I am so proud of these students,” says Hoffman. “I told them it did not matter where we placed in competition. I simply ask they do their very best...and every one of the kids did exactly what I asked...they went above and beyond and did their best!” Hoffman said she is excited about the possibility of taking students to State FFA Convention at Purdue University this summer.
PHS FFA is also working to earn $1,500 FREE MONEY by competing in a contest called “Chapter Challenge.” To help Plymouth FFA make it into the top 10 in Indiana and win $1,500, simply get online and vote for Plymouth High School FFA at: http://www.ffachapterchallenge.com/ Once on the website, click on “Register and vote as a farmer.” You will be prompted from that point forward. Be sure to vote before May 1, 2011. You may also access the voting page and follow PHS FFA at: http://plymouth-in-ffa-chapter.webs.com/
PHS Speech Advances to National Tournament
Left to right - Jason Pickell, Sean Hatfield, Michaila Nate, Bryt Hiatt, Patrick Felke
The Northwest Indiana NFL District Tournament series concluded last week, and five Plymouth High School students have advanced to this year's NFL National Tournament to be held in Dallas, Texas during June. Senior Bryt Hiatt advanced to the national finals for the third consecutive year in USA Extemp - hoping to improve on his Top Thirty finishes the last two years. Bryt won his event by earning 1st place scores from all five of his judges in the final round (and scoring a nearly perfect day in his four preliminary rounds as well.) Junior, Patrick Felke is making his second visit to the national tournament by virtue of his first place finish in International Extemp. Senior Sean Hatfield and junior Jason Pickell also earned a spot at nationals by virtue of their first place finish in Duo. Michaila Nate had already advanced to nationals in the Senate competition, which was held in January.
Winter Performance Ensemble Will Compete at State Finals
Congratulations to all of the members of the Plymouth High School Winter Performance Ensemble (color guard and drumline).
The team competed at the I.P.A. state prelims at Avon High School on Saturday, and, for the second consecutive season, advanced to the State Finals! There were thirty groups hoping for a chance to make state finals and PHS came out near the top of the pack and earned a "seated" position at state finals. Only the top three schools in each category are given a seated spot at state finals (meaning... you get to go at the end of the day after all the other state finalist groups have performed). This is the highest score and ranking PHS has ever had at this event. (Last season, we finished 8th place at I.P.A. State Finals).
The Winter Performance Ensemble will compete at the State Finals event this coming Saturday at Ben Davis High School.
Congratulations to all of the students involved in the W.P.E.!!!
Leah Cook, Jared Beabout, Kelsey Berger, Justin Buchert, Kameron Eisenhour, Tori Fox, Kristen Gergely, McKenzie Goble, Holly Gosky, Patrick Gouverneur, Jake Harley, Lindsey Holloway, Stephen Johnson, Caitlin Jung, Zach Lee, Katie Lee, Cynthia Lua, Tori MacLain, Ana Miranda, Addie Palmer, Ben Piazza, Jacob Pritchard, Greg Rundle, Taylor Scott, Rinda Scott, Wes Weidelman, Elizabeth Wolford, Amanda Wolford
The team competed at the I.P.A. state prelims at Avon High School on Saturday, and, for the second consecutive season, advanced to the State Finals! There were thirty groups hoping for a chance to make state finals and PHS came out near the top of the pack and earned a "seated" position at state finals. Only the top three schools in each category are given a seated spot at state finals (meaning... you get to go at the end of the day after all the other state finalist groups have performed). This is the highest score and ranking PHS has ever had at this event. (Last season, we finished 8th place at I.P.A. State Finals).
The Winter Performance Ensemble will compete at the State Finals event this coming Saturday at Ben Davis High School.
Congratulations to all of the students involved in the W.P.E.!!!
Leah Cook, Jared Beabout, Kelsey Berger, Justin Buchert, Kameron Eisenhour, Tori Fox, Kristen Gergely, McKenzie Goble, Holly Gosky, Patrick Gouverneur, Jake Harley, Lindsey Holloway, Stephen Johnson, Caitlin Jung, Zach Lee, Katie Lee, Cynthia Lua, Tori MacLain, Ana Miranda, Addie Palmer, Ben Piazza, Jacob Pritchard, Greg Rundle, Taylor Scott, Rinda Scott, Wes Weidelman, Elizabeth Wolford, Amanda Wolford
Friday, March 11, 2011
Webster Elementary Named One of Indiana's Four Star Schools
This week, the Indiana Department of Education released the list of 2009-10 Four Star Schools and Webster Elementary was one of those named for the distinction. Out of 1,808 public schools, only 188 schools met the criteria to be named a Four Star School. Only 111 elementary schools received this distinction. Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett said, “Today I offer sincere congratulations to Indiana’s 2009-10 Four Star Schools as we celebrate their dedication to academics. These schools set high expectations for their students on a daily basis, and as a result, students work hard and exceed those expectations. The students and teachers in these schools should be extremely proud of this honor, and I am confident they will continue down this path of success.”
“We all — teachers, aides, custodians, cafeteria workers, and secretaries — live by the mission statement of the Plymouth Schools to do "whatever it takes,’” said Principal Carrie McGuire. “We all share in upholding the core values which include integrity and high expectations. We make each other accountable.” “We don’t try to just fit the individual student to the program,” she said. “We adjust the program to the student. We try to match our instruction to the needs, strengths and learning styles of the students.”She also had great praise for the parents/families of Webster students. “We have been able to develop relationships and partnerships with our parents,” she said. McGuire said, “Our staff is also willing to learn and try new things. They are really ‘learners’ themselves.”
“We all — teachers, aides, custodians, cafeteria workers, and secretaries — live by the mission statement of the Plymouth Schools to do "whatever it takes,’” said Principal Carrie McGuire. “We all share in upholding the core values which include integrity and high expectations. We make each other accountable.” “We don’t try to just fit the individual student to the program,” she said. “We adjust the program to the student. We try to match our instruction to the needs, strengths and learning styles of the students.”She also had great praise for the parents/families of Webster students. “We have been able to develop relationships and partnerships with our parents,” she said. McGuire said, “Our staff is also willing to learn and try new things. They are really ‘learners’ themselves.”
Plymouth High School Attends Bridge Bust
26 students attended Bridge Bust from Plymouth High School. We had a great learning experience! Several students did well in the competition. 63 bridges were entered into the competition from 11 different schools.
Our top ten bridges in the category of Structural Efficiency are as follows:
7th Andrew Large & Cody Pozil (bridge weight = 58 grams and it held 33.9 lbs.) efficiency = 265.5
9th Makayla Fox (Bridge weight = 78 grams and it held 42.2 lbs.) efficiency = 246.2
10th Matt Libersky (bridge weight = 36 grams and it held 18.9 lbs) efficiency = 238.9
12th Devin Berger and Nelson Waggoner (bridge weight = 74 grams and it held 38.1 lbs.) efficiency = 233.8
16th Elizabeth Wolford and Greg Rundle (bridge weight = 32 grams and it held 15.6 lbs)efficiency =221.9
21st Alex Gallardo (bridge weight = 58 grams and it held 24.6 lbs) efficiency = 193.1
25th Cody Benjamin and Josh Phillips (bridge weight = 74 grams and it held 29.5 lbs) efficiency = 181.1
27th Sommer McClellan and Sarah Iwinski (Bridge weight= 72 grams and it held 26.0 lbs) efficiency = 163.9
28th Aaron Wagers (Bridge weight = 66 grams and it held 21.8 lbs) efficiency =150.0
34th Zoe Mack and Kameron Eisenhower (bridge weight = 42 grams and it held 12.3 lbs) efficiency = 133.3
Aesthetics were judged on 3 categories (structure, design, and appeal) the results are as follows:(A perfect score is 15!)
One bridge scored a 14
Santiago Ibarra and Jeff Overmyer
Two bridges scored a 13:
Makayla Fox
Cody Benjamin and Josh Phillips
3 scored a 12:
Andrew Large and Cody Pozil
Sommer McClellan and Sarah Iwinski
Phillip Iwinski and Jordan Krpan
3 scored an 11:
Matt Libersky
Alex Gallardo
Victoria MacLain and Tabitha Sherwood
Our top ten bridges in the category of Structural Efficiency are as follows:
7th Andrew Large & Cody Pozil (bridge weight = 58 grams and it held 33.9 lbs.) efficiency = 265.5
9th Makayla Fox (Bridge weight = 78 grams and it held 42.2 lbs.) efficiency = 246.2
10th Matt Libersky (bridge weight = 36 grams and it held 18.9 lbs) efficiency = 238.9
12th Devin Berger and Nelson Waggoner (bridge weight = 74 grams and it held 38.1 lbs.) efficiency = 233.8
16th Elizabeth Wolford and Greg Rundle (bridge weight = 32 grams and it held 15.6 lbs)efficiency =221.9
21st Alex Gallardo (bridge weight = 58 grams and it held 24.6 lbs) efficiency = 193.1
25th Cody Benjamin and Josh Phillips (bridge weight = 74 grams and it held 29.5 lbs) efficiency = 181.1
27th Sommer McClellan and Sarah Iwinski (Bridge weight= 72 grams and it held 26.0 lbs) efficiency = 163.9
28th Aaron Wagers (Bridge weight = 66 grams and it held 21.8 lbs) efficiency =150.0
34th Zoe Mack and Kameron Eisenhower (bridge weight = 42 grams and it held 12.3 lbs) efficiency = 133.3
Aesthetics were judged on 3 categories (structure, design, and appeal) the results are as follows:(A perfect score is 15!)
One bridge scored a 14
Santiago Ibarra and Jeff Overmyer
Two bridges scored a 13:
Makayla Fox
Cody Benjamin and Josh Phillips
3 scored a 12:
Andrew Large and Cody Pozil
Sommer McClellan and Sarah Iwinski
Phillip Iwinski and Jordan Krpan
3 scored an 11:
Matt Libersky
Alex Gallardo
Victoria MacLain and Tabitha Sherwood
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Clarification on Menominee Trespassing
On the WTCA website you will find a news article about a man trespassing on Menominee School Grounds: http://am1050.com/2011/03/hindman-arrested-trespassing-menominee-school/
What you need to know is that the trespassing took place around 6-PM, way after school was out. Officer Bridget Hite and the custodial staff at Menominee have been keeping a close watch on this man for some time because he would just park in the back area and smoke around 6-PM. Although his presence seemed harmless, he was asked not park there. Not to mention, we have a school policy on smoking on school grounds.
Menominee is a part of the local Neighborhood Watch Group that was started three years ago due to incidents in the Nutmeg Ridge area, headed up by Menominee parent Lisa Berger at that time. As you can tell from the action taken, we are always on the look out for our kids and neighbors' safety.
What you need to know is that the trespassing took place around 6-PM, way after school was out. Officer Bridget Hite and the custodial staff at Menominee have been keeping a close watch on this man for some time because he would just park in the back area and smoke around 6-PM. Although his presence seemed harmless, he was asked not park there. Not to mention, we have a school policy on smoking on school grounds.
Menominee is a part of the local Neighborhood Watch Group that was started three years ago due to incidents in the Nutmeg Ridge area, headed up by Menominee parent Lisa Berger at that time. As you can tell from the action taken, we are always on the look out for our kids and neighbors' safety.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Riverside Intermediate Drama Club Presents...
The Riverside Intermediate School Drama Club under the direction of Mrs. Jamie Briles and Mrs. Shelley Shafer presented the play "Over-Worked and Underpaid: Labor Dispute in Fairytale Land" by Harvey and VanGeest on Monday, March 7th. There were two casts for the production and each cast gave two performances. Mr. Rick Shafer built the sets for the production.
The cast members pictured are: (front row): Kirsten Nault, Macy Goble, Abby Kraszyk, (2nd row): Lauren Chupp, Noah Zellers, Austin Read, Trevor Pletcher, (3rd row): Katie McCormick, Sierra Strickland, Victoria Styers, Amanda Youngs, Lanae Singleton, Taylor O'Neal, Ellie Switzer, Josie Koontz, Rachel Smith, Emily Cochern, Mrs. Shafer (4th row) Ashley Crosby, Cassie McPheron, Victoria Leazenby, Emory Smith, Alex Berg, Hannah Walker, Amber Blissmer, Zach Stiller, and Mrs. Briles. Other cast members (not pictured) are: Maggie Nate, Forrest Baumgartner, Autumn Wilson, Chloe Kulwicki, Brittany Culp, Patrick Houser, Olivia Emmons, Selena Cunningham, Sophia Keller, Carlee Donathan, Callie Burch, and Ricky Leffert.
Plymouth Elementary Schools Participate In Youth Art Month
In honor of Youth Art Month, Plymouth Elementary students are having a special display of student work at the Heartland Gallery in downtown Plymouth.
The opening reception will be held on Friday, March 11, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
The display will be on view all of March, so if you are unable to attend the reception, you can visit the Gallery any time in March. The Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, 12:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The entrance to the Gallery is next to Sisters Tea, 203 N Michigan Street, Plymouth.
The opening reception will be held on Friday, March 11, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
The display will be on view all of March, so if you are unable to attend the reception, you can visit the Gallery any time in March. The Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, 12:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The entrance to the Gallery is next to Sisters Tea, 203 N Michigan Street, Plymouth.
Monday, March 07, 2011
Plymouth High School FFA Contest Results
I am happy to announce the PHS Future Farmers of America placed 2nd at the district parliamentary procedure contest March 1 and qualified to move on to the area contest in early April!! To our knowledge, this is the first time PHS FFA has ever moved on to the area contest! Team members consisted of: Trent Pletcher, Tucker Pletcher, Hunter Sharp, Guy Gainer, Kayla Arriaga, Amber White, Katelynn Penny, Makayla Fox, Makayla Depoy, Sarah Lindvall, Julia Lipply. Coach: FFA advisor, Kelli Hoffman
Plymouth High School Jazz, Guard & Drumline Excel
The PHS Jazz Band competed in the ISSMA Jazz Competition at LaPorte H.S. on Friday evening and came out with the top award rating (Gold Award)! The band was also able to see a clinic performance by the University of Missouri Jazz Ensemble. This Gold rating completed the third of four phases for the instrumental music department to receive the prestigious ISSMA "All Music Award" given to groups that receive only Gold Awards at every ISSMA event during a school year.
The PHS Winter Guard competed in the IHSCGA Divisional State Finals on Saturday at Mooresville H.S. After winning the Class 3A State Championship last winter, we voluntarily moved up to Class 2A for a higher level of competition against larger schools. Even with the move to Class 2A, the group did an outstanding job and was one of only 10 schools (out of 40 schools at finals) to earn the top award of a Gold Rating. Although Penn H.S. won the state championship, Plymouth was BY FAR the crowd's favorite group of the day and the gym came alive with applause during our performance. PHS was given a standing ovation by the other schools at the end of our performance and our kids were extremely proud of the response that we received from our competitors. PHS is the only group in the state that uses live music (as opposed to a cd soundtrack) to perform to. This is a HUGE risk on our part, but definitely made our group the one-of-a-kind performance that the audience loved and it pushed us to the top once again! I was truly proud of our group and the attention that they received after making such a huge jump into a higher class and still coming out at the top of the pack!
The PHS Winter Drumline (currently ranked 5th in the state - out of 30 schools going into the state prelims) will compete for their second state finals performance this coming weekend. The group made state finals for the first time last winter in Class 2A. The group will compete at Avon H.S. this coming Saturday at the I.P.A. State Prelims. Only 10 schools will advance to the state finals and Plymouth is seated in the 5th position (performances are given in ranking order) which is a GREAT place to perform in! Good luck to these students as they shoot for another state finals performance!
Congratulations to all of the students in the PHS Jazz Ensemble, Winter Guard, and Winter Drumline!
The PHS Winter Guard competed in the IHSCGA Divisional State Finals on Saturday at Mooresville H.S. After winning the Class 3A State Championship last winter, we voluntarily moved up to Class 2A for a higher level of competition against larger schools. Even with the move to Class 2A, the group did an outstanding job and was one of only 10 schools (out of 40 schools at finals) to earn the top award of a Gold Rating. Although Penn H.S. won the state championship, Plymouth was BY FAR the crowd's favorite group of the day and the gym came alive with applause during our performance. PHS was given a standing ovation by the other schools at the end of our performance and our kids were extremely proud of the response that we received from our competitors. PHS is the only group in the state that uses live music (as opposed to a cd soundtrack) to perform to. This is a HUGE risk on our part, but definitely made our group the one-of-a-kind performance that the audience loved and it pushed us to the top once again! I was truly proud of our group and the attention that they received after making such a huge jump into a higher class and still coming out at the top of the pack!
The PHS Winter Drumline (currently ranked 5th in the state - out of 30 schools going into the state prelims) will compete for their second state finals performance this coming weekend. The group made state finals for the first time last winter in Class 2A. The group will compete at Avon H.S. this coming Saturday at the I.P.A. State Prelims. Only 10 schools will advance to the state finals and Plymouth is seated in the 5th position (performances are given in ranking order) which is a GREAT place to perform in! Good luck to these students as they shoot for another state finals performance!
Congratulations to all of the students in the PHS Jazz Ensemble, Winter Guard, and Winter Drumline!
Plymouth High School Speech Sectional Placings
For over 30 years, no school in north-central Indiana has won a Sectional Speech Championship - except Plymouth High School. That trend continued on Saturday as the PHS speakers amassed 223 points (the top Sectional total in the state) as compared to Concord's second place 75 points. Individual champions included...Sean Hatfield and Jason Pickell in Memorized Duo; Sarah Gouker and Olivia Hilliard in Scripted Duo; Patrick Felke in International Extemp, Bryt Hiatt in USA Extemp; Pauline Dagaas in Declamation; Michaila Nate in Impromptu, Deven Berger in Discussion, and Jessica Cleveland in Original Performance. However, those finishes alone would have only provided 64 points. It was the team's overall quality and depth that made the real difference. For a complete listing of results, you can go to the Plymouth High School Website and link to Mr. McKenzie's Speech and Debate Team blog. The team will next prepare for the national qualification tournament this Saturday here at PHS. Good luck this weekend and at State.
PHS Band and Guard Awarded High Honors
The PHS Jazz Band competed in the ISSMA Jazz Competition at LaPorte H.S. on Friday evening and came out with the top award rating (Gold Award)! The band was also able to see a clinic performance by the University of Missouri Jazz Ensemble. This Gold rating completed the third of four phases for the instrumental music department to receive the prestigious ISSMA "All Music Award" given to groups that receive only Gold Awards at every ISSMA event during a school year.
The PHS Winter Guard competed in the IHSCGA Divisional State Finals on Saturday at Mooresville H.S. After winning the Class 3A State Championship last winter, we voluntarily moved up to Class 2A for a higher level of competition against larger schools. Even with the move to Class 2A, the group did an outstanding job and was one of only 10 schools (out of 40 schools at finals) to earn the top award of a Gold Rating. Although Penn H.S. won the state championship, Plymouth was BY FAR the crowd's favorite group of the day and the gym came alive with applause during our performance. PHS was given a standing ovation by the other schools at the end of our performance and our kids were extremely proud of the response that we received from our competitors. PHS is the only group in the state that uses live music (as opposed to a cd soundtrack) to perform to. This is a HUGE risk on our part, but definitely made our group the one-of-a-kind performance that the audience loved and it pushed us to the top once again! I was truly proud of our group and the attention that they received after making such a huge jump into a higher class and still coming out at the top of the pack!
The PHS Winter Drumline (currently ranked 5th in the state - out of 30 schools going into the state prelims) will compete for their second state finals performance this coming weekend. The group made state finals for the first time last winter in Class 2A. The group will compete at Avon H.S. this coming Saturday at the I.P.A. State Prelims. Only 10 schools will advance to the state finals and Plymouth is seated in the 5th position (performances are given in ranking order) which is a GREAT place to perform in! Good luck to these students as they shoot for another state finals performance!
Congratulations to all of the students in the PHS Jazz Ensemble, Winter Guard, and Winter Drumline!
The PHS Winter Guard competed in the IHSCGA Divisional State Finals on Saturday at Mooresville H.S. After winning the Class 3A State Championship last winter, we voluntarily moved up to Class 2A for a higher level of competition against larger schools. Even with the move to Class 2A, the group did an outstanding job and was one of only 10 schools (out of 40 schools at finals) to earn the top award of a Gold Rating. Although Penn H.S. won the state championship, Plymouth was BY FAR the crowd's favorite group of the day and the gym came alive with applause during our performance. PHS was given a standing ovation by the other schools at the end of our performance and our kids were extremely proud of the response that we received from our competitors. PHS is the only group in the state that uses live music (as opposed to a cd soundtrack) to perform to. This is a HUGE risk on our part, but definitely made our group the one-of-a-kind performance that the audience loved and it pushed us to the top once again! I was truly proud of our group and the attention that they received after making such a huge jump into a higher class and still coming out at the top of the pack!
The PHS Winter Drumline (currently ranked 5th in the state - out of 30 schools going into the state prelims) will compete for their second state finals performance this coming weekend. The group made state finals for the first time last winter in Class 2A. The group will compete at Avon H.S. this coming Saturday at the I.P.A. State Prelims. Only 10 schools will advance to the state finals and Plymouth is seated in the 5th position (performances are given in ranking order) which is a GREAT place to perform in! Good luck to these students as they shoot for another state finals performance!
Congratulations to all of the students in the PHS Jazz Ensemble, Winter Guard, and Winter Drumline!
Thursday, March 03, 2011
BPA Leadership Conference Results
Members in Bold Have Advanced to National Leadership Conference.
Payroll Accounting: Fletcher Craft - 3rd
Fundamental Spreadsheets: Eric Blake - State Champion - 1st
Keyboarding Production: Kelly Bryant - State Runner-up - 2nd, Scott Cawthon - 6th
Fundamental Word Processing: Kelly Bryant - 5th
Desktop Publishing: Kelli Weist - 10th
Basic Office Systems and Procedures: Sam VanVoorhis - 6th
Prepared Speech: Sarah Gouker - 3rd
Extemporaneous Speech: Patrick Felke - State Finalist - 6th
Administrative Support Team - State Runner-Up - 2nd: Eric Blake, Scott Cawthon, Fletch Craft, Morgan Hill
Small Business Management Team - State Champions - 1st: Courtney Harris, Bryt Hiatt, Maja Howard, Lane Singleton
Advanced Spreadsheets: Karl Faulstich - 10th
Computer Security: Logan May - State Runner-Up - 2nd
Medalist Winners in Open Events:
Marketing, Management, and Human Resource Concepts: Logan May - 3rd
Information Technology Concepts - Logan May - 6th
Financial Math and Analysis - Logan May - 3rd
Payroll Accounting: Fletcher Craft - 3rd
Fundamental Spreadsheets: Eric Blake - State Champion - 1st
Keyboarding Production: Kelly Bryant - State Runner-up - 2nd, Scott Cawthon - 6th
Fundamental Word Processing: Kelly Bryant - 5th
Desktop Publishing: Kelli Weist - 10th
Basic Office Systems and Procedures: Sam VanVoorhis - 6th
Prepared Speech: Sarah Gouker - 3rd
Extemporaneous Speech: Patrick Felke - State Finalist - 6th
Administrative Support Team - State Runner-Up - 2nd: Eric Blake, Scott Cawthon, Fletch Craft, Morgan Hill
Small Business Management Team - State Champions - 1st: Courtney Harris, Bryt Hiatt, Maja Howard, Lane Singleton
Advanced Spreadsheets: Karl Faulstich - 10th
Computer Security: Logan May - State Runner-Up - 2nd
Medalist Winners in Open Events:
Marketing, Management, and Human Resource Concepts: Logan May - 3rd
Information Technology Concepts - Logan May - 6th
Financial Math and Analysis - Logan May - 3rd
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Riverside 5th Grade Girls Win!
The Riverside 5th Grade Girls A and B Basketball teams won the North Liberty Tournament Saturday. The A Team defeated North Liberty 16-7 and Walkerton in the Championship 17-15. The B Team defeated North Liberty 32-5 and LaVille 22-2. The Lady Rockets are both 4-0 on the season.
A team Back Row: Coach Kim Burns, Leah Smith, Allison Andrews, Kenzie Quissell, Sarah Egierski, Christin Davidson, Shayla Noble. Middle Row- Brianna Rasmussen, Jennah Nifong, Bailey Eveland, Alexis McVicker. Front Row- Cortni Cook, Maggie Nate.
B Team Back row-Taylor Brown, Kirsten Nault, Liz Lenig, Loren Mattern, Autumn Wilson, Abby Blum, Coach Kim Burns. Front Row- Leena Tetzloff, Kiley Weiss, Karen Pacheco-Mendoza, Jailyn Fox, and Jewel Brown
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